2009 Honda Civic 2.2L Diesel · YR09 FOV

The Honda Civic presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test, conducted on 2024-03-11 at 141,803 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. A prior failure on 2024-03-05 at 141,441 miles also lists no defects, indicating an administrative or procedural retest rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual assessments without advisories or failures, suggesting diligent upkeep and no emerging mechanical or structural deterioration. The recorded mileage of 141,803 miles over approximately 17 years equates to a typical annual average of roughly 8,341 miles. The interval between the February 2022 pass at 106,412 miles and the March 2023 pass at 126,347 miles shows a notable accumulation of 19,935 miles in just over 12 months, a significantly higher-than-average usage period. Subsequent mileage progression from March 2023 to March 2024 slowed dramatically to just 1,456 miles, indicating a sharp drop in usage or a prolonged period of limited driving. This irregular pattern warrants attention to components affected by extended standing, such as brake calipers, tyre sidewall condition, and fluid degradation. Despite the clean MOT record, the absence of any recorded defects across all five tests spanning from 2022 to 2024 is unusually pristine for a vehicle of this age and mileage. A prospective buyer should verify that the MOT history reflects genuine maintenance rather than pre-test corrections that mask underlying wear. Physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the underbody and sills for corrosion, condition of suspension bushes and coil springs, and the operational efficiency of the braking system, including disc wear and caliper slider function. The exhaust system and emissions components also deserve close scrutiny, as recurring issues in these areas often appear between tests rather than at the point of inspection.